Freshfields’ public international law team has extensive experience handling inter-state disputes, high-profile investor-state arbitrations, and advisory international law work for a range of clients, including sovereign states, international organisations, and global corporations, with notable sector expertise in the energy, natural resources, mining, and telecoms industries. Will Thomas KC leads the team and attracts praise for his ‘brilliant cross-examination skills and excellent strategic judgment’; Thomas has notable expertise handling state-to-state disputes before the ICJ and ECHR as well as ad hoc tribunals. Sylvia Noury KC has a focus on investment treaty arbitrations in Africa, India, and Latin America. Other key members of the team include Joshua Kelly, who focuses his practice on advisory matters, as well as Camille Strosser, who ’combines raw intelligence with unusually good judgement.’
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very strong trust from clients given their long-standing expertise. Excellent advocates and great team players.’
- ‘Will Thomas KC: brilliant cross-examination skills and excellent strategic judgment.’
Key clients
- Gabon
- ISHR
Work highlights
Representing Gabon before the ICJ in its dispute against Equatorial Guinea relating to the determination of the legal titles applicable between the parties regarding their common maritime and territorial boundaries and the sovereignty over several uninhabited islands.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Will Thomas KC
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Joshua Kelly
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Camille Strosser
Practice head
Will Thomas KC
Other key lawyers
Camille Strosser; Joshua Kelly; Sylvia Noury KC